Marcos Jr.: No room for corruption in disaster rehab funds
Philippine President Marcos Jr. has sternly warned against the misuse and corruption of disaster rehabilitation funds, vowing to apply the full force of the law. He urged local governments to ensure the proper utilization of these funds and to serve the people with honesty.
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